Joseph Hubbard — Exhibitions & Collaborations

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Digital Photography

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), United States. My formal photographic education developed my understanding of composition, exposure, light, color, digital imaging, editing and the craft of presenting a finished photograph.

That education works alongside years of self-directed photography. I grew up around the Blue Ridge Mountains, spent time in Alaska, and now work from Germany's Spessart region. Much of what I know about photographing animals has been learned outdoors—by studying their behavior, revisiting familiar habitats and recognizing when not to take a photograph.

2026 — GuruShots × Gallery Fotoatelier

International group photography exhibition · Tbilisi, Georgia · September 18–20, 2026. One of my photographs was exhibited at Gallery Fotoatelier, 14 Pavle Ingorokva Street, as part of an international group show organized with GuruShots. The exhibition brought together photography from contributors across more than 30 countries.

This was participation in a group exhibition, not a solo exhibition or gallery representation. See the gallery's exhibition announcement.

My photography has also been considered and selected for additional international group exhibition opportunities. I will add individual venues and dates here as each appearance is documented.

My wildlife photography has brought me into contact with zoological parks, wildlife facilities and forest managers. Collaborations can take different forms, from agreed access and photography permissions to observing and documenting animals and their habitats. I value these opportunities and the people who make responsible photographic work possible.

Opel-Zoo — Kronberg, Germany

I have collaborated with Opel-Zoo in connection with wildlife and animal photography. Working with zoological facilities provides opportunities to study animal behavior and make close observational portraits. When photographs are made in a zoo or other managed setting, I identify that context rather than present the subject as photographed in the open wild.

Wildpark Alte Fasanerie — Hanau, Germany

My collaboration with Wildpark Alte Fasanerie has included photography undertaken with the park's permission, with suitable attribution of the location. Managed wildlife settings can be valuable for responsible photographic observation and for sharing the character of animals with a wider audience.

Kaunergrat Nature Park — Kaunertal, Austria

I collaborated with Naturpark Kaunergrat (Kaunergrat Nature Park) during an autumn visit to the Kaunertal region of Tyrol, Austria. The region's Alpine landscapes and natural environments offered opportunities for my nature and landscape photography, as well as a closer connection with the people who care for these habitats.

Learn more about Naturpark Kaunergrat.

HessenForst

I have worked with HessenForst on wildlife observation and nature photography involving more than one project. One example is my work documenting beaver activity around Hirschbornteiche, where I received location-specific permission to use a wildlife camera. The collaboration extends beyond that single project; access and permissions are always considered in relation to the individual location and activity.

Read about my documentary projects · View the field journal.

Other wildlife photography locations

I've also photographed animals at Wildpark Bad Soden-Salmünster, including the ram featured in my fine-art portrait The Old Gentleman. This is a location where I have photographed, and is not listed as a formal collaboration.

Conservation involvement

My family holds a NABU membership, and I follow wildlife and habitat conservation locally. My Conservation Edition connects selected fine-art photographs with contributions to conservation efforts associated with the subjects photographed. Membership is different from a professional collaboration, but it reflects an important part of my interests.

Learn about the Conservation Edition.

The right lens matters, but knowledge of the subject matters more. I work primarily with Sony mirrorless equipment and choose focal lengths that let me respect a subject's space while telling its story.

Camera bodies

Sony A7 V, Sony A7R IV and Sony A7 III. The higher-resolution camera is especially useful when I need fine detail in a landscape or a wildlife image intended for a large print, while the other bodies offer flexibility for changing field conditions.

Wildlife telephoto lenses

200–600 mm telephoto — a mainstay for birds and mammals photographed at a respectful distance. 70–200 mm f/2.8 — useful for lower light, environmental animal portraits and documentary details. I also use a 1.4× teleconverter when conditions and subject distance call for it.

Landscapes, details & portraits

A Tamron 17–28 mm wide-angle zoom and a 28–70 mm zoom help with landscapes and wider environmental stories. An 85 mm lens is useful for portraits and isolated details. For flowers, insects and overlooked textures, I use a 100 mm macro lens.

Aerial photography

My DJI Mavic 4 Pro allows me to explore patterns, landscapes and environmental context from above when a flight is legally permitted and appropriate for the wildlife and location. I hold European A2 drone qualifications; every assignment is assessed individually.

More about aerial photography.

My wildlife photographs are based on patient observation rather than baiting, calling or disturbing animals. I return to places, learn their seasonal rhythms and photograph behavior as it happens. My editing is intended to preserve the scene's natural character instead of inventing a moment that never took place.

The photographs themselves remain the center of the work. Education, equipment, permissions and exhibitions are part of the story, but the reason I do this is still simple: I enjoy being outside, watching what is happening and bringing back images worth sharing.

Selected photographs are available for editorial, educational and commercial licensing, as well as fine-art prints. I also consider photography and conservation-related documentary commissions. Licensing depends on the intended use, publication, territory and duration.

Photography services & licensing · Browse fine-art prints · Contact Joseph Hubbard.